Building M&A Foundations: Earnouts and Ethics in Focus

Presented by Hogan Lovells, and Silicon Flatirons

Join us at Hogan Lovells in Denver for a CLE and networking event that’s been thoughtfully tailored by Silicon Flatirons and leading professionals from the Rocky Mountain M&A and entrepreneur communities.

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Sessions

11/13/24 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mastering Earnouts: A Strategic Guide for M&A Professionals

Breaking down the key concepts and practical applications of earnouts in M&A transactions we will cover:

  • the basics of valuations,
  • why earnouts are used in M&A transactions, and
  • commonly negotiated earnout terms.
Mark Kurtenbach
Sydnie Pennington
Carlyn Williams
11/13/24 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Break

11/13/24 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Ethics: M&A Ethics: Ensuring Ethical Compliance in Every Deal
  • Jonathan Fero
    Partner, Semple, Farrington, Everall & Case
  • Melanie Kay
    Director, Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program and Assistant Teaching Professor, University of Colorado Law School

This session will utilize an ethical lens to examine attorney obligations of honesty and fair communications during negotiations. During the session we will investigate:

  • The Rules of Professional Conduct implicated by negotiations,
  • the tension between zealous client advocacy and obligations of honesty, candor, and truthfulness during negotiations, and
  • an exploration of the spectrum and bounds of honest and fair communication during negotiations.
Jonathan Fero
Melanie Kay
11/13/24 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Networking Reception

Appetizers and refreshments provided for in-person attendees.

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